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Seeking Info on George Crowcher of the 53 foot
« on: Saturday 24 January 15 09:02 GMT (UK) »
Im seeking any info on George Crowcher. I have a war medal from India that was amongst my Great Great Grandfathers possessions ( Thomas Francis McCarthy) which has Georges name on it and says he was from the 53 foot...Its a Punjab medal so am unsure if he was British Army or Indian. Would appreciate any info on George.

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Re: Seeking Info on George Crowcher of the 53 foot
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 24 January 15 09:16 GMT (UK) »
There was a Sergeant George Croucher who served with 53rd Foot 1838-1860 including 15 years in East Indies. Born Lyndhurst circa 1819. Appears on the Indian Mutiny medal roll.
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Re: Seeking Info on George Crowcher of the 53 foot
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 24 January 15 09:24 GMT (UK) »
Cheers Shaun..That sounds like it might be him as I know Thomas spent 21 years in India. Theres a story there somewhere, Im not sure why my Great Great Grandfather ended up with his medal...Cheers

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Re: Seeking Info on George Croucher of the 53 foot
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 24 January 15 09:45 GMT (UK) »
Oh and the medal I have is The Punjab Medal 1848/1849 I think....huge age difference as my GG grandfather was born in 1848.